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Farnaz Z. How to screen a tenant without a social security number?
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
The hospital is going to ask for it over and over again during medical checkups.
Bart Tilly Experience With Construction Agreements?
7 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm closing on a 74k sq ft (5 warehouses) Class B Industrial facility this week. 
Manny Darnell Insight on Residential Care/Board & Care Strategy
5 January 2025 | 0 replies
Hi everyone, Hoping to connect with someone who has experience renting to or operating residential care facilities
Casey Wilson Advice on strong Detroit Metro areas for rental property investing
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
We have a few areas hotter than others which include West Village, East English Village, Corktown, Jefferson/Chalmers, The University District, Northend, Sugar Hill District/Medical Center, and others.If you want help navigating Detroit we would love to show you around and point you toward where the best deals are.
Zach Polen How much demand is there for mid-term rentals in Denver?
24 January 2025 | 4 replies
My unit is located by Rose Medical.
Lorraine Hadden Is online shopping causing the death of Malls - What does that say for Commercial RE?
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
They are tearing it down to build a logistics facility.
Melanie Baldridge What is MACRS classification?
10 January 2025 | 0 replies
When it comes to real estate, here's a general list of eligible assets and their depreciable lifespans that you should know: Residential Rental Property = 27.5 yearsThis includes any building or structure where 80% or more of its gross rental income is from residential units.That means:- Apartment buildings- Single-family rental homes- Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes- Mobile homes (used for residential rental)- Any kind of residential lodging facility where the primary purpose is long-term rentalCommercial Property = 39 yearsThis includes non-residential properties like:-Office buildings-Retail stores and shopping centers-Warehouses-Industrial complexes-Hotels and motels that do not qualify as residential rental propertyLand Improvements = 15 yearsThese include sidewalks, roads, fencing, some landscaping, and parking lots that are separate from the building.Personal Property = 5 or 7 yearsPersonal property used in a rental activity usually has a 5 or 7-year life.This includes most furniture, appliances, carpeting and various machinery.Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) = 15 yearsGenerally, this includes any improvements made to the interior of a non-residential building after the building was placed in service, excluding elevators, enlargements, and the internal structural framework.Computers and Related Peripheral Equipment = 5 yearsVehicles = 5 yearsNote that the land itself is not depreciable.
Pankaj Malik Tenant threatening to sue and wants to extort money
19 January 2025 | 27 replies
Itemized breakdown has ridiculous amounts for damages, thefts of toolboxes, medical claim, loss of use etc.
James Jones New Investor Scaling Through Care Homes and Assisted Living
20 January 2025 | 10 replies
Mainly my sister is the main admin and we hire a facility manager for reach house.
Steven Radolinski Insights into the Albuquerque Real Estate Market: Opportunities and Considerations
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Market OverviewEconomic Growth: Albuquerque's economy is a blend of military bases, nuclear research facilities, and universities.